Kofi Hunt on Local Organizing
We sat down with Kofi Hunt last November to talk about local organizing in St. Pete and what's at stake as we head into our local election next month...
He also shares some words of wisdom for other local organizers so they don't get burnt out.
"It's incumbent upon all of us to be active in our democracy..."
"The problems of the world will take as much as you're willing to give and more. So... you try to really organize and bring other people to the cause so they can help to carry the load."
Shout out to Richie Floyd for St Pete City Council and Pinellas Democratic Socialists of America
Jabaar Edmond on Community Organizing
We sat down with Jabaar Edmond of the Community Development And Training Center, Inc and DreamMakerz Productions last November to talk about community organizing in St. Pete!
Jabaar's wisdom, clarity, and compassion go a long way. He does the work and knows that his efforts and organizations are not the only ones, nor should they be! He emphasizes a "collective impact model" where transformation, not transaction, are the heart and soul of engagement.
Reach out to Jabaar here on Facebook and/or visit cdatcenter.org to learn more about how you can get involved! Or, you know, get involved in your own neighborhood association! That's how Jabaar got started...
James Oleson Artist Question for Candidates
“My question is: do you see us as artists or do you just see the art?”
James Oleson of Bloom Collective
#Repost St. Pete Supports Arts
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Derek Donnelly aka @saintpaintarts kicks off our artists’ questions with an invitation into empathy.
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Do you know what it’s like to live and work as an artist?
Pop over to St. Pete Supports Arts to follow this campaign!
Jen Andreani on Community and Permaculture
#ICYMI, here’s a shorter snippet from Jen Andreani's longer piece on her permaculture project.
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No shame! We know you’re busy... so here’s a 2min video instead of a 9min one 😉
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Trying to put permaculture into practice is challenging! From the compost to setting up the beds... even Jen, whose certified in permaculture design (PDC) was having trouble - so - she tapped into community with the St Pete Timebank Public Page to ask for help!
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Community came together to learn with Jen and to set up the systems she’s still using today. Moral of the story: you’re not alone and if you ask for help in the right places, people will be delighted to show up with you 💚🌱
#permaculture #community #design #timebank
Now what?
The Election is over, so how do we stay engaged and active?
Let’s ask local experts/activists about their work and how we can get involved!
Stay tuned 👏🏼
Karen Lieberman on the 2020 General Election
Local expert Karen Lieberman weighs in on the ballot this November in the St. Pete/Pinellas area:
🔹Sheriff
🔹Resources
🔹Campaign Finance Reform in St. Pete
🔹Etc!
Karen Lieberman is a retired college professor and local activist who lead the Defend Our Democracy initiative in St. Pete, which banned Super PACS from buying our local elections.
David Harbeitner on Amendment 2
David Harbeitner of Florida Suncoast Sierra Club explains how environmental issues are connected to economic issues and racial equity issues... and why we should vote YES on Amendment 2!
Michele Rayner on the Judges
“Really, it’s kind of... a lose-lose situation.” -Michele K. Rayner-Goolsby
Dr. Mona Mangat on the Presidential Pandemic Response
“...we need a candidate who’s going to put science at the top of the ticket.” -Dr. Mona Mangat
Healthcare and the 2020 General Election
Local expert Dr. Mona Vishin Mangat weighs in on what’s at stake for our Healthcare this election - countrywide, and in Florida specifically:
🔹Affordable Care
🔹Access to Care
🔹Pandemic Response
🔹Etc!
She also covers safe voting tips if you’re voting in-person!
Dr. Mona Mangat is a board-certified allergist and immunologist at her private practice Bay Area Allergy & Asthma. She was previously the board chair for Doctors for America and currently serves in the Restart St. Pete Task Force.
